La Vieille Cure, Fronsac 2010 (1.5L) Piedmont and its obvious extract

and its obvious extract

with hints of coffee bean

A fine drink for enjoying over the next ten to twelve years

A wine of elegance rather than power though there is enough structure to warrant a decade of cellar time

La Vieille Cure, Fronsac 2010 (1.5L) Piedmont and its obvious extractbase of neck or better; in original carton 92 points Wine Spectator This takes a modern approach, with a noticeable dose of dark, roasted espresso and chocolate up front, but remains grounded in the appellation's textbook racy chalk and charcoal profile. The core of lush fig, plum and blackberry fruit sits in reserve, and the finish is polished and long. Impressive. Best from 2015 through 2025. (JM) (3 2013) 91 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate